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6.6/10 • 791

2013-05-261h 58m

DramaRomance

Too much of a good thing is wonderful.

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Directors
Steven Soderbergh
Editors
Steven Soderbergh

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  1. Michael Douglas

    Michael Douglas

    Liberace

  2. Matt Damon

    Matt Damon

    Scott Thorson

  3. Dan Aykroyd

    Dan Aykroyd

    Seymour Heller

  4. Scott Bakula

    Scott Bakula

    Bob Black

  5. Rob Lowe

    Rob Lowe

    Dr. Jack Startz

  6. Tom Papa

    Tom Papa

    Ray Arnett

  7. Paul Reiser

    Paul Reiser

    Mr. Felder

  8. Bruce Ramsay

    Bruce Ramsay

    Carlucci

  9. Nicky Katt

    Nicky Katt

    Mr. Y

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r96sk

Aug 11, 2020

8/10

Terrific. First and foremost, I have to admit I knew nothing about Liberace - other than his name - before viewing this, therefore I don't know how much of it is accurate, made-up, exaggerated etc. That didn't stop me enjoying it, though. Michael Douglas (Liberace) and Matt Damon (Scott) do do a lot of the heavy lifting, both of them give tremendous performances - especially Douglas. They actually worked very well together, perfect casting. I found Rob Lowe amusing in this, not sure if I was supposed to but I did - not in a negative way in regards to Lowe, just the character of Dr. Jack Startz. Debbie Reynolds (Frances) and Dan Aykroyd (Seymour) also appear, two well-known people playing relatively small roles. The film looks great, it perhaps lasts a little too long when all is said and done but it didn't hamper my enjoyment all that much. 'Behind the Candelabra' is a very good biopic.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$23,000,000.00
Revenue
$15,600,000.00
Keywords
based on novel or bookbased on true storycelebrityin the closetlas vegasbased on memoir or autobiographygay theme